Scenic Milford Sound Flights

Take to the air in an helicopter or small plane to see the magic of the landscapes surrounding Milford Sound.

The majesty of Milford Sound can be hard to fully comprehend from the ground. So why not take to the air? There is nothing like appreciating a view from the air to put it all in perspective. And you’ll marvel at the fantastic photo opportunities an aerial view offers – take some holiday snaps that will make your friends jealous!

Seeing Milford Sound from the air is a great way to appreciate how the ancient landscape was formed and landing atop a glacier is type the type of thing that dreams are made of.

We can arrange fixed wing sightseeing flights or helicopter flights with landings in some pretty special places… Picnic on a remote mountain top anyone?

Mitre Peak Helicopter Flight

Depart the Helipad and fly over the majestic Milford Sound to the world famous Mitre Peak. If the weather is fine, you will land upon the Pembroke Glacier for stunning photo opportunities and memorable views of Milford Sound and the surrounding landscape. After this you will return to Milford Sound via Harrison Cove. A beautiful way to see the lie of the land.

Glaciers Galore

The Glaciers Galore flight departs the helipad at Milford Sound and flies you past the Bowen Falls, then up the Harrison Valley and past Lake Never Never, which time seems to have forgotten. Then it’s onto the breath taking Tutoko Glacier where you will land if the weather is fine. The photos you will take from this vantage point will be the ones you remember forever, as you look out across the mountain ranges and see the land that was carved out by slow but ever moving glacial shifts.

After this once in a lifetime flight you will return to Milford Sound via Turner’s Pass and the Age Glacier.

Sutherland Falls

Sit back and enjoy the view as the helicopter flies you up the Arthur Valley following the famous Milford Track. Eventually you will land on the top of Sutherland Falls, 587 metres (1,926 feet) above the waters of Lake Quill. As you can imagine, the photo opportunities up there really are worth the trip, and the feeling is one you will remember forever.

After that you will cross the McKinnon Pass to view the Clinton Valleys and return to Milford Sound via the Joe’s Valley and Lake Ada.

The Grand Tour of Milford

The Grand Tour Helicopter Flight combines the Mitre Peak, Sutherland Falls and Glaciers Galore scenic flights into one mammoth scenic flight. Follow the Arthur Valley towards Sutherland Falls for your first memorable landing on the edge of Lake Quill. You then fly onto the Tutoko Glacier, landing again if the weather permits. You finally return to Milford Sound via the Harrison Valley and Mitre Peak.

Talk to us about your scenic flight options. All require a minimum of 3 passengers and are weather dependent, so you may need to wait until you get here to confirm arrangements — reception staff will be able to help you with latest information on weather conditions and flight availability.

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